Jimmy Herget vs. Robbie Ray — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Jimmy Herget as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jimmy Herget led in home run suppression (HR9+ 174 vs 89), walk avoidance (BB%+ 143 vs 78), and run prevention (ERA+ 160 vs 102). Robbie Ray held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 102). Role difference aside, Jimmy Herget holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.